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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

About thirty couples of Ottawa and La
Sale young people were at Starved Rock
last Wednesday evening. Balls orchestra
was in attendance. as was also large supply
of refreshments and q thunder storm. The
exercises were commenced at about P NJ
with picnic supper by portion of the ear.
ly arrivals. The ladies and gentlemen 10
convention assembled then proceeded to
dance in the beautiful sylvan bower which
occupies the summit Of the rock. The sfore.
said bower is a novelty in its way. 1t was
doubtless left there by the Indians under
Old Pontiac, who gave the name to the rock,
Looking at it in this light, it might properly
be termed a left bower, inasmuch az there
are probably better bowers out. The floor
of the bower would be very excellent but
for the two or three score Of tenpenny nails
which raised their aspiring heads above the
boards, and the boards themselves we're fain
to tilt up an end or an edge ever and anon,
to keep the festive dancers from putting
their trust in earthly things.
After the party present had been engaged
for about an hour in tripping carefully
around nail heads under the fairy roofing of
this sylvan bower, the rain descended, and
the floods came, and the winds blew, and it
rained like thunder. The group of merry.
makers looked very picturesque as they
huddled together in the farther end Of the
sylvan bower, and smiled benignly upon
one.another. Then the rain ceased ana the
music tuned up again, and the exercises
were resumed with vigor. When last heard
from the party was starting for home They
we're filled with enj oy ment and ice water.
The moon beamed upon the procession OF
carriages, and furnished the occupants a
trimmed torch to light them on their home
ward way. Let US hope they arrived in
safety.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
bargains still TO be Had.

The midsummer sale at II. j, Gillen's has
been nprecedentedly successful-exceedng
any similar sale the house has. ever enjoyed.
Though the amount Of goods moved has
been very large, there yet remain great bar
gains in desirable lines Of seasonable goods
the duplication of which can hardly be ex-
peoted after this sale. Those, therefore, who
have not made purchases should call soon.
The sale, Of course. extends into the SUI.
perb boot and shoe department, which will
be found very full Of choice goods at reduced
prices, This department alone Is worth
careful inspection.
Some new prices are observable in the
grocery house as well-which is, Of course,
always in the lead as TO low prices on stan.
dard, reliable goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Yesterday Geo. II. Haight, ESQ, local
clerk Of the Modern Woodmen Of America,
paid over to Ed. T. Bradford, guardian o.
the infant son of late neighbor Chas L. Brad.
ford, $4,000 in full of the certificate held by
him. MIR. Haight informs US the money
was ready and would have been paid within
FIVE days after the death, had q guardian
been appointed to receive it, As it is the
order has responded very prompt, and is
justly entitled to the popularity it enjoy.
in this city where it has very large and
rapidly increasing membership.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Patrick Calvin, an old resident of this
county, who died recently, came from the
parish of Duagh, county Kerry, Ireland,
(wbere he was born,) 81 years ago last June.
he arrived in New Orleans, and came from
that cry north, stopping first at St. Louis,
and then settled here, where he resided an
til his de tn. He married his wife, who
survives him, in Ireland. the fruits of the
union being SIX daughters and two sons, of
whom four daughters and one son, J. F. Gal,
win, survive him. He was kind and atiec-
tlonate husband and father, welcome neigh.
Dor ami warm friend to many. He accu,
mulated quite share of this worlds goods
and leaves his family amply provided for.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
Probate Court.

Letters Of Gaoyd,m,hp-Est of Charles b
Bradford, minor; Edgar A Bradford appoint
sd guardian.
Letters Of iduHniStrdtjon-Es of Charles
Bradford, Edgar A Bradford aimr.
FHdI Reports-lIst of Solmon Price, Levi
Spaulding admr. Est Of Pau! Boehm, II NJ
Gallagher executor. Est of S Hodgson, W
Ii Walls exctr. Est of Albert G Reel ST., w
p and A u Reel exctrs. Est Of VIM Bakarte
minor, Dalius Clos guard. Est of Henry Z
iovey, Mary Ann Ilovey admx. Est of
Josiah NJ Dron, Lucy ID Draw admx. Con-
servatorship of Margaretta Teller, & W
Ravens conservatOr.
MscetiaReow-Theron d Brewster admr.
de bonis non W. Geo Lowthrop ct al, petition
to sell real estate. Estate of Clement Cord.
win, &. McFerson executor, supl bill. lis.
of Frank Leniger, Elmore ii Whitaker exc
cutor, report of private sale of personal prop
erty, petition for public sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
"a PERKINS
~ Wind MILL
MM D, B. GRIFFITH, Ag,,
kMSs1 Ottawa. Iila.
Signal station Flags.


At last weather signal station has been
established at Ottawa, at NJ. Sliefels clcth-
ing house. Daily kilograms will be received
from the Illinois Weather Bureau by Or,
Harris the Bureaus office here, and the pre-
dictions received will be signalei by flags,
from the roof of VI. Stiefe's building which
has been made an official station The flags
used are four in number and described as
follows:
No. |. White flag, six feet square. always
indicates clear or fair weather. no rain.
No. .. Blue flag, six feet square, indicates
rain or snow
No. 3. Black triangular flag, six feet at
the base and six feet in length, slways refers
TO temperature
When placed above Nos ! or , it indicates
warm weather; when placed below Nos. err
> it indicates cold weather; when not dis.
played the indications are that the tenpera-
ture will remain stationary or that the change
in temperature will not vary five degree FROM
the temperature Of the same hour Of the pre-,
oeding day.
No. 4. Cold wave flag six feet square,
indicates the approach Of sudden and de-
cided fall in the temperature. This signal IS
usually ordered at least twenty four hours
in advance Of the cold wave. IL is not dis
played unless temperature of forty FIVE de-
grees or less is expected nor is Gag No, /.
displayed with it.
When displayed on flag poes the signals
shall be arranged to read downward, when
displayed from horizontal support small
steamer should be attached tO Indicate the
point from which the signal is 10 be read
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

The survivors of the glorious old llth Ill
Infantry will hold reunion at St. Louis
during the National Encampment in Septem.
Der. Their headquarters will be at Anthra.
cite Coal Exchange, No. 6, All Pine St.,-the
Exchange having rendered the use of their
hall A number of officers and men have
already promised to be present, ans it is
hoped there Will be full attendance Of
those in this vicinity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

1t is limited about town that Dan. Kane,
who will be readily remembered in connec-
ton with the infamous Rock" house Of i'll.
fame, that caused so much trouble to the
police, and which was finally RACED by the
late William ..Reddick, has purchased the
building next east of the National City Bank,
and will open "high toned saloon there
But will he?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

St. Elmo Lodge No. I, Ottawa division
uniform rank of the Knights Of Pythias, to
the number of "a, went to Bloomington last
Monday to the state brigade encampment.
and returned Thursday morning All re.
port having had On excellent time. The bri.
gade, which has hitherto contained but two
regiments, was divided into four. Ottawa,
Fort Dearborn, Chicago, Danvlle, Joliet and
some others were assigned to the third regi-
ment. This regiment elected Nr. Benedict,
of Joliet, Lieut. Colonel; Mr.. Hesse, of Ger
mania Division of Chicago, Major, and DR..
Augustus Ives, of Ottawa Division, Surgeon
There was grand parade Wednesday morn
ing, under the command of Brig Gen. L. l..
Brand, of Chicago. In the afternoon there
was a fancy drill by some of the Chicago
crack companies, aad the presentation OF
some flags. There were about twelve hun
dred present at the encampment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
The Courts.


The following are the cases fled in the
circuit clerks office during the past week
and to take their turn on the court calendar:
New CaSeS-Alice Mothersbaugh VS. VIM
Mothers augh, divorce. John A Reader VS.
VIM II Shearburn, appeal People VS. John
Lee, bound over TO Oct. term grand jury for
assault with intent to kill, Catherine Barker
VS. Frank Barker, divorce. n Dagan vs. l.
Morrissey, sheriff repevin. John c Walker
VS. Frank Whiting ct al, suit to collect debt
Z F Dangan VS. W IL Green, appeal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
County Court.

In re Preston ordered that assignee pay
to insolvent his exemption claimed. Ordered
that real estate be sold. In re Margaret
Buckley; jury find defendant insane. Ellis
aud Robinson VS. Couch; judgment against
defendant for S16 % and costs. In the mat
ter of Irate Lobiu alleged to be insane, de
PENDANT declared insane and committed to
the state hospital at Elgin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

While there are many Of our citizens who
recreation, there are many more who cannot
lose the time or spare the money for an e1
tended tour. Let all such remember that
the picnic and excursion grounds within half
a mile of Ottawa are very fine, and that the
Sidney S. can carry picnics on short notice
good assortment Of row boats. While you
stay at home enjoy yourself.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

For four weeks following the services of
tomorrow the Congregational church build
ing will be occupied by the people of the
First NJ. +. church The trustees Of the
Congregational church have offered the Meth.
odist people theirhouse during their pastors
vacation, and the offer has been accepted.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Emil and Joseph Boissenin, under the
firm name Of Boissenin Bros, have lur.
chased the Arcade Billiard Hall and Saloon
on La Sale street. These young men are
thoroughly acquainted with the business and
the patrons Of the "Arcade" will find il At
sll times under the new management fully
equal in all respects to the Arcade by W. J
Simon. They invite the patronage Of the
public
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
See French's trunks before you buy.

The Old Settlers Annual Reunion and
Picnic will take place in Aliens Park, on the
south bank of Illinois, on Thursday, Aug.
18th, A complete programme ofthe exercises
will appear in the FREE TRADER next week.
Meantime old settlers will make their prep
arations to attend and have good time as
of old
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
Sacrifice sum mer Goods

NEXT Will be devoted to selling out all
WEEK summer goods at sacrifice.
AT There will be starters in each
HULL'S and every department, so that il
you want to get on the track for the best
bargains YOU have ever got you must make
your enteries Monday morning early
There will be great race each day, Early
starters of course have the best show. Sum.
uer goods, such as
Parssols,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

The following programme has been arrsng.
ed for the fremen's tournament At Joliet, on
the 2jth inst:
Steamer contest, start with cold water and
throw one hundred feet through $50 feet of
hose; first prize $50, second prize $40.
Steamer contest for long distance throw
ing first prize SIS, second $40.
Hose coupling contest, team Of two men
each; first prize, S25 second SIS. third $40.
Ilose-cart race, companies cf ID men each;
first prize S2j; second Sl2; third $40.
Foot race, free for all fremen, first prize
3, second s.; third So
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

There was no less than three or four fights
on the street last Saturday. Among the les.
ser lights, the big, grand melee of the even
ing was when the sheriff tried to arrest two
noisy DRINKS named Hickey and Foley.
There was fight, in which two or three
officers and two DRINKS took Part. The Off
GERS finally came in ahead. Foley was fined
$25 aud costs before Squire Weeks Monday
morning, and Hickey was taken to Calvin
on a change of venue.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
Horse Men,
Meals TO order at Piergue's.

DIEp.-Miss Minnie Stevenson, south side,
who'hss been very ill Of typhoid fever, died
Tuesday afternoon. She was buried Wed,
nesdsy afternoon at four O'Clock, Rev. T. A.
Burdick officiating. Deceased was but IL
years Of age, and had only been sick three
weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Mrs J. L. Curran Of Streator died Tues
day morning at the residence Of her father
Mr. Patrick Looney, Of this city The imme,
date cause of her death was child birth
Mrs. Curren was well known and much es
teemed in this city, where she had lived
most Of her life. The funeral took plsc,
Thursday morning at nine o'clock from SIR
Looney's residence on Marquette street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

DR,-Rev. DR.. Frederick left Monday
night for months vacation, The tour will
take'iu st. Paul, Minneapolis, and the lakes
in that region; then from Duluth by Lake
Superior, Huron and Erie to Cleveland, where
he will visit Mrs. Frederick's father ana
mother week or two, coming back by way
Of Chicago. There will be preaching every
Sunday morning at the Baptist church and
Sunday school. Regular prayer meeting ser.
vices through the week. Rev Mr.. Jones, of
Amboy, will supply the pulpit next Sunday
morning
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

The Opera House season begins on Mon,
day night, when the Adams Company begin
a weeks season, opening in daughter Of
the Regiment" The company comes with
very good recommendations; and a weeks
treat is in store for theatre goers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

The G. B. & Q. road will run a specia'
train for the benefit Of those who wish to
Att nd the Ottawa races next week. 1t will
leave Paw Paw at 8 o'clock a. III, on Thurs
day and Friday, and return Immediately sf-
ter the races.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

RIAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Peter Luelton to Maria Nelson, 81, 80 a.
pit seq sec 20, 35, 5, 5000.
Margaret Barton TO Samuel McInturf, lots
and 2, Villa Park, addition to Streator,
$500.
T l. lIaligan to the Mathics & Hegeler
Zinc Co., 100 a, seq sec 9, 80, r |, S., $50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

The imTc1R Nagosme will hereafter be
published under the management Of the
American Magazine Company, a corporation
abuudantly equipped in finances snd bust
ness experience. Readers are promised
continuous improvement Of the magazine in
all its departments, including several new
and attractive features.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

On Wednesday, julius Hasse, a boy about
g years of age, died in Peru from the effects
Of kick in the abdomen, administe cred to
him by Victor Prudent, aged IL. The latter
has fed the town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
Fans,
Iaces,


Tn iervear,
Hosiery, &C., SC, will not be spared the
fate Of the slaughter in prices. Every one
of these goods have been selling at double
the money they have heretofore been asking
for them. When you are in town next week
attend the summer clothing out race"
AT HULLs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Last Saturday John Shaver, son Of Jackson
r Sh lver, Of last Ottawa, was kicked by r
horse, both Mind feet striking him in the
stomach. lie was found an hour afterwards
dition, and his recovery is very doubtful
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

An insane convict named C. W. Everest
was taken to the kankakee asylum last Tues
day.
The rain that touched here Wednesday
night gave Freedom a thorough drenching
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

With all the natural attractions of Ottawa
there is no need of anyone's pining very
much on account of his inability to 60 to a
large summer resort. What with Deer Park,
Starved Rock, the Canyons, and two fine lit
tie steam launches on the river, nobody need
grumble at staying in Ottawa during the
summer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

The | ' y y sur, eying party who have
been working across the country from la
Sale, setting grading stakes during the
past week, reached Ripley near Streitor on
Friday afternoon. hsvlng completed their
labor. The right OF way for the road has
sill been secured from La Lslle 70 The north
line of Eagle township.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

The Knights Of Labor have Issued hand.
bills setting forth that the third aunual
picnic of the Fox River Valley Knights
will be held as Stenger's park, Aurora,
Wednesday, Aug. Il. A grand procession
with numerous brass band will putde in
the forenoon, snl sd lres'es by prominent
members nj the order will be delivered In
the Afternoon II the park.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

SGefers weather flags are now in shape
and the signals are received by him by tele
graph every day. The cards will tell the
signals and their meaning. Stiefel has the
cards free of charge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

A few days ago, son of Mr.. Glass Class
on, living near Fox river, between Wedron
and Serena, while bathing in the river,
picked off the bottom 4 nugget of pure cop
per, about FIVE or six pounds weight. This
is bat one Of numerous nuggets of various
sizes generally smaller than this picked
out of the river at that place. The polished
side being uppermost, it, Brightness caused
its discovery. The question is, where did it
come from? Did glacier ages ago bring il
down from the Lake Superior copper mines?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

4" Mrs. Dr. Keck returns to her infrmary
Saturday, July 3Oth. after an absence OF tes
days at her branch Offices ~ will he seen BY
An item from the Quincy HsroI6 Tbs
success Of Mrs DR.. keck present visit 70
Quincy ia sttested by the large number OF
patients she is consulting and treating daily
Her rooms Mt the fremont were literally
jammed with people all day yesterday, many
many coming a distance Of one hundred
miles to see her; and such is the demand
Cor her medicines she WAS obliged 10 orjler
another shipment by express. She will re
main no longer than tomorrow night, when
she will leave for Hannibal, where she has
been Unexpectedly called, going thence 10
Davenport"
We learn the doctor fsvors Ottawa with
professional visit next wednesday. Office,
Clifton Hotel
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Commencing Wednesday, July 20, he
Burlington road inaugurated system OF
sanitary precautions that wiA doubtless Do
appreciated by the patrons Al that popular
real At all terminal stations cars ara sub
jected to a thorough course OF deUiori2q.
ton. The cars are sS-pt clean AM disin
feCtants scattered in cars and In saloons 81
that no germ Of disease shall lie In wait fo,
the uuwsFy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

J. L. Porter has been thinking for some
time that the enterprising young gents near
Ottawa will want new bugqies to come to the
races with next week, and 80 has an elegant
stock on hand-all grades and prices Call
and see them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.


Melville Myers, Cora l. Thorn.
L Grant Taylor, Edna Horton.
John Nicholson, Elizabeth Ladder.
Franklin o. Thomson, Bertha Fosseland
William b Ilasen, Minnie Ma.ix.
Arthur Willis, Nora Fuller.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
We LIVE TO PLEASE.

Ne measure Of life being but span.
We should enjoy it while We can;
70 accomplish this no better way
Than live with all in harmony.
Each should endeavor each to please,
Which can be done with greatest ease.
1t only needs to lay aside
Sell, that would our reason guide.
Toplesse has been our life's desire;
We toll for it, but never tire;
And passing years'suggest new ways
b. which We may the people please.
Tor our last effort in this way,
'ermit us here word to say,
And introduce you, if you choose.
70 our unequalled stock Of shoes.
There's nothing like il in the land,
And prices what the times demand,
Besides in comfort, ease and wear,
You'll find perfection every pair.
A. LYNCH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Mrs. DR.. Keck cures catarrh, consump-
tor, asthma, heart disease and all female
troubles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Manley Jordan handle the King Ham
iton wagon. which is the best selling wagon
in the country |, sells on it, merits.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
Picture Frames.

CAL at C. VI. Forbes and get your pictures
framed. A great variety Of the latest pat
terms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Manley & Jordan have certainly very
fine line Of road carts. Road men shouia
examine them before purchasing IL is ,he
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Peaches, pears, oranges, melons, bananas
and grapes and all fruits at lowest market
price at LrSpERMhSs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Go to Linderman's for fruits Of all kinds
Try them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
Dinners, Dinners, at piergues.

LndeTman keeps the best fruits in The
city. Try them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06

Don't forget Mrs. DR.. Keck's visit to this
city next Wednesday, Aug, 10Th,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-06
Tourists.

The best line of trunks in the city and at
lower prices than ever before
j. NJ. FRENCH.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-06-16
|ehtv. shows the valuable

after they are eighty, shows the valuable
nature OF the business.
The plucking time 10 Of great interest,
and many persons 60 down from Los
Angeles at this time to see the opera
ton, which takes place every seven or
eight months. Each bird produces about
fifty long, beautiful white plumes, twenty
five from each wing, valued at from Is
to t5 ON the bird, 80 that the feathers Of
Q single ostrich alone in year may rep
resent $4O0 or $780, The birds are plucked
in different ways-sometimes the men
rush at them and hold them, while an
other plucks the plumes. Vicious and
wild birds are driven into corral just
wide enough to hold them and the feath-
ers are picked through the fence.
In the large corrals the birds could be
plainly seen, and the old ones presented
. fine appearance as they trotted about as
II to show what they could do II they had
the room. Their speed and strength are
astonishing large full grown bird will
carry man with ease, at rate of speed
that will make breathing somewhat diff.
cult, and in running at full speed its
stride is often twenty-five feet. The sole
defense of the bird 10 its kick, which
would undoubtedly PROSTATE any animal
that would attack It but II upon the
open plain its only enemy 10 man, who